Boy, 14, dies after being struck by car at bridge over Cessnock Water in East Ayrshire
Police Scotland said the teenager was pronounced dead at the scene and his family has been notified.
Friday 18 July 2025 10:07, UK
A 14-year-old boy has died after being struck by a car in East Ayrshire.
Emergency crews were called to the A76 at the bridge over Cessnock Water, near Hurlford, at about 5.10pm on Wednesday.
Police Scotland said Aiden McLuckie was pronounced dead at the scene, and his family has been notified.
The male driver of the Vauxhall Corsa and his two passengers were checked over by paramedics, but were not required to attend the hospital.
The road was closed for several hours to allow for investigation works.
Police Scotland is appealing for anyone with information to come forward.
Read more from Paste BN:
Children under seven 'should not drink slushies'
Dozens claim they experienced abuse at children's home
Be the first to get Breaking News
Install the Paste BN app for free
Sergeant Brian Simpson said: "Our thoughts remain with Aiden's family at this extremely difficult time, and we are providing them with specialist support as our enquiries continue to establish the full circumstances.
"I would again appeal to anyone with information to come forward.
"We are keen to speak to anyone who was driving in the area at the time and ask if anyone has dashcam footage to please contact us."